What if one of the most powerful tools for feeling present and connected throughout your wedding experience was already with you?

In this special conversation, I’m joined by breathwork coach, Nicola Laye, to explore how the breath can transform your wedding experience as a couple.

Having supported people through birth, end-of-life care, and weddings, Nicola shares why these major life milestones often bring up similar emotions and how we can move through them with more ease and trust.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Simple breathwork techniques for wedding-day nerves
• A powerful connection practice for couples
• Navigating family dynamics with greater calm
• Creating space to stay present and connected throughout your wedding day
• The importance of doing the inner work before marriage, not just planning the wedding

If you're looking for practical tools to feel calmer throughout the planning process, more connected to your partner, and more grounded on your day. This conversation is for you. ♡

Explore Nicola's offerings at https://www.nicolalaye.com/

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Explore Jess' Wedding Coordination at https://www.eventswithheart.com/

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Jess Larsen from Events With Heart shares what wedding coordination really looks like behind the scenes and why it’s about so much more than timelines and logistics.

Jess opens up about her personal journey from anxiety and overwhelm to creating a life grounded in calm, peace and intention and how that journey shaped the way she now supports couples on one of the most meaningful days of their lives.

Together, we explore:

• What a wedding coordinator actually does
• The unseen layers of a wedding day
• Why the “feeling” and flow of your day matters so deeply
• How coordination protects couples from stress and overwhelm
• Real behind-the-scenes stories from wedding mornings
• Wet weather decisions and navigating the unexpected
• How to create a wedding that feels calm, intentional and aligned
• Why your guests will remember how your wedding felt more than anything else

Jess also shares practical insights into timelines, vendor management, guest experience, and how thoughtful planning creates truly relaxed weddings, plus a beautiful reminder to slow down and enjoy the planning journey with your partner.

This episode is for couples who want their wedding day to feel present, grounded, meaningful and deeply connected, not rushed, performative or stressful. 🤍

In this episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast, wedding coordinator Jess Larsen from Events With Heart dives into the often-overlooked wedding venue details that can shape your wedding day and planning experience.

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions in your planning journey, but beyond the aesthetics and price, there are so many practical and emotional considerations couples often miss.

Jess also shares a personal story from her own wedding planning journey, including how tuning into the feeling they wanted for their day led her to change venues and ultimately choose a space that felt aligned, peaceful, and deeply right for her day.

You’ll learn how to:

• Reduce stress by choosing a venue aligned with your vision and “anchor statement”

• Ask the right wedding venue questions before booking
• Understand what’s included in different types of venues (DIY, private property, all-inclusive)
• Avoid hidden wedding costs and surprise expenses
• Plan for weather contingencies and backup ceremony locations
• Consider guest experience, accommodation, and transport logistics
• If you're currently searching for your wedding venue or feeling overwhelmed by options, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect to what matters, and choose a space that truly supports the feeling you want on your wedding day.

✨ Plus, Jess shares details about a free downloadable wedding venue checklist available at https://www.eventswithheart.com/calmweddingpodcast

This is your reminder: your wedding venue should support your experience. You get to intentionally choose a venue that supports the experience you want to have.

Listen now and come back next Thursday for another episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast.

You can connect with Jess on instagram @events_with_heart and www.eventswithheart.com